Central Coast Council is inviting people of all ages to celebrate the opening of the Gosford Regional Library at a free Community Day on Saturday 6 September.
Central Coast Council’s Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said the Community Day will bring the new library to life and showcase just how much Gosford Regional Library has to offer.
“We’re beyond excited to welcome our community into this incredible new space in the heart of Gosford CBD,” Ms Smith said.
“The doors to the new Gosford Regional Library will officially open to the community at 9.30am on Saturday 6 September, marked by a ribbon-cutting by Central Coast Council Mayor Lawrie McKinna.
“Our Community Day promises something for everyone – from craft stations, robotics and magic shows, to live music, guided tours and more!”
The new state-of-the-art library features over 30,000 books, a children’s reading area, a sound recording studio, creative spaces, bookable meeting rooms, a 300 seat multi-use auditorium, free Wi-Fi and much more.
Central Coast Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said the Central Coast’s first regional library is a milestone the whole community can be proud of.
“Gosford Regional Library belongs to our community. It has been shaped by local voices and built as a place where everyone can feel at home,” Mayor McKinna said.
“Our new library is more than a building, it’s a hub for creativity, learning and connection that will serve our community for generations. I invite everyone to join our fun-filled Community Day and explore what our new library has to offer.”
Gosford Regional Library Community Day
• When: 9.30am, Saturday 6 September
• Where: 123A Donnison Street, Gosford (opposite old Gosford Library)
The $32.7 million project was proudly co-funded by Council ($25.7 million) and the Australian Government ($7 million).
To learn more, search ‘Gosford Regional Library Community Day’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.